Name of Post: BSSC Field Assistant Syllabus 2026
Post Date / Update: 18 October 2026, 06:02 AM
Short Information: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released the syllabus for the Field Assistant Main Examination 2026 against Advt No. 03/2025 (Agriculture Department). Candidates who qualified the Preliminary examination can check the detailed exam pattern and subject wise syllabus of the Main examination given below and plan their preparation accordingly.
Important Dates
| Main Form Start | 22 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Main Form | 31 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Application Fee
| All Categories | No fee |
| Fee Status | Exempted for Main exam as per GAD resolution 15568 dated 21 August 2025 |
Age Limit
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 42 Years
Age counted as on 01 August 2024
Age relaxation Applicable to reserved categories as per government rules.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Field Assistant (Agriculture Department) | 201 |
Eligibility
Only candidates who qualified the BSSC Field Assistant Preliminary Examination (Advt No. 03/2025) are eligible for the Main examination. Candidates must check the official notification for the post wise eligibility conditions before applying.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected on the basis of the Main Written Examination followed by Document Verification.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 400 |
| Paper 2 | General Knowledge | 150 | 600 |
Type of Questions Objective Multiple Choice
Marks per Correct Answer 4
Negative Marking 1 mark deducted per wrong answer
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes per paper
Medium Hindi for Paper 1 and Hindi or English for Paper 2
Candidates must score a minimum of 30 percent marks in Paper 1 Hindi. Only the candidates who qualify Paper 1 will have their Paper 2 evaluated. Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Paper 2 General Knowledge.
Syllabus
Paper 1 Hindi
- Hindi questions of secondary level testing comprehension and clear expression
- Vocabulary including synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and proverbs
- Grammar topics such as Sandhi, Sangya, Vachan, Sarvanam, Visheshan and Kriya Visheshan
Paper 2 General Knowledge
General Studies
- General awareness of the environment and its application to society
- Current events and everyday scientific observations
- Current affairs covering scientific progress, national and international awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals, currency, sports and important events
- India and neighbouring countries covering history of India, culture, geography, economic affairs, independence movement, Indian agriculture and natural resources, Constitution of India, polity, political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, five year plans and national movement
General Science and Mathematics
- General Science covering physics, chemistry, biology and geography
- Mathematics covering number system, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, interest, profit and loss
Mental Ability
- Verbal and non verbal reasoning
- Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, analysis, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, number series, non verbal series, coding and decoding
How to Download
- Visit the official website of Bihar Staff Selection Commission at bssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the Notice Board section on the website.
- Find the link for Advt No. 03/2025 Field Assistant (Main Exam) dated 16 October 2026.
- Download the official advertisement and syllabus PDF and read the detailed exam pattern and syllabus given in it.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| BSSC Notice Board | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. What is the exam pattern of BSSC Field Assistant Main Exam 2026?
A. The Main exam has two objective type papers. Paper 1 Hindi is qualifying with 100 questions and Paper 2 General Knowledge has 150 questions. Each correct answer carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q. Is Paper 1 Hindi qualifying in BSSC Field Assistant Main Exam?
A. Yes. Candidates must score at least 30 percent marks in Paper 1 Hindi. Merit is prepared only on the basis of Paper 2 General Knowledge marks.
Q. Is there any application fee for BSSC Field Assistant Main Form 2026?
A. No. The examination fee for the Main exam is exempted as per the General Administration Department resolution.
Q. Where can I download the BSSC Field Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF?
A. The official notification cum syllabus PDF can be downloaded from the link given in the Important Links section above.